Faculty Handbook 2020-2021

SUNY College of Optometry

Faculty Handbook 2020-21

COMMITTEE ON SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS & STUDENT FINANCIAL AID Reviewed May, 2019 Purpose: To recommend criteria for the distribution of scholarships and awards to students within the College's programs and a process for selection of recipients. Reporting Link: The Committee will report to the vice president for Student Affairs Membership : • Members are appointed • Up to seven members plus the director of Financial Aid as an ex officio member • Term of Office is one year with the option for renewal • Selection of the chair is done by the vice president for Student Affairs Specific Responsibilities: o Recommend the establishment or elimination of awards and scholarships o Establish criterion for the awarding of awards and scholarships o Recommend recipient of awards and scholarships o Recommend policies and procedures for the utilization of financial aid to our students within the guidelines set by the source of the resources. Decision Making: All decisions and recommendations are made by majority of those present.

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